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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,383.10, 23,997.98 and 13,598.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,383.10, 23,997.98 and 13,598.24 is: 18,772.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,383.10 : 23,997.98 = 13,598.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,383.10/23,997.98 = 13,598.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,383.10x = 23,997.98 × 13,598.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,383.10x = 326,330,205.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,330,205.56/17,383.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,772.85

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